The post-World War II baby boom generation was born between 1946 and 1964 and grew up during a time when American society underwent significant changes. This demographic is typically referred to as...
Never Transitioned to a Mainstream Web Presence
Unlike Penthouse or Playboy, Gent never developed a major digital version. A few scans and forums survive, but it never evolved online before...
The publication's archival collection can be valuable for research purposes, providing insight into how erotica was perceived and consumed in previous decades. Its legacy also extends beyond its...
Vintage Media: 8mm Loops and the Home Erotica Boom In the 1950s–70s.
The early history of stag films began in the late nineteenth century, when amateur filmmaking was becoming accessible to...
The beginning of home video pornography
Home video pornography emerged in the late 1970s and early 80s as a result of several factors. Firstly, VHS made it possible to record and playback...
Cats is an iconic pornographic film that changed the way people perceive the adult entertainment industry. It was released in 1972 and directed by Radley Metzger. The movie follows a young couple's...
Archive and Historical Importance
Today, Barely Legal issues are preserved in adult media archives and research collections studying erotic media history. Scholars examine its content to...
Barely Legal was a magazine that showcased young women in risque poses and sexual situations. It was one of the earliest publications dedicated to this niche, starting in 1964 and running until 2016....
Early Experimentation with Digital Formats: Naughty Neighbors Testing Ways to Distribute Adult Content Before the Internet Revolution
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Naughty Neighbors was at...
Naughty Neighbors was an adult magazine published between 1982 and 2012 that focused on relatable, everyday fantasies featuring real couples and neighbors caught in compromising situations. Its...